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In the heart of Germany, the city of Aschaffenburg is now home to a significant resource for understanding its Jewish community, thanks to a new English translation of a comprehensive brochure.
Compiled by Ingrid Rickstat in 2021, the brochure titled "Remembrance and Commemoration of the Jewish Community in Aschaffenburg" provides a detailed overview of the city's Jewish history. The 56-page publication traces the development of Aschaffenburg's remembrance work from its inception to the present day.
The English translation of the brochure, a long-standing request, is now accessible to a wider audience. This valuable tool is intended for English-speaking visitor groups, descendants of former Jewish citizens of the city who visit Aschaffenburg, international researchers, and the interested public.
The city of Aschaffenburg, its museums, and its archives collaborated on the translation, ensuring accuracy and faithfulness to the original German text. The brochure is now available for order through bookstores and the city and collegiate archives (https://stadtarchiv-unsere-website/shop).
The publication covers the remembrance and commemoration of the Jewish community in Aschaffenburg, offering insights into its rich history. Despite limited publicly available information about Ingrid Rickstat, the author of the brochure, her work stands as a testament to the importance of preserving and sharing the stories of Aschaffenburg's Jewish community.
The brochure's release coincides with the anniversary year "1,700 Years of Jewish Life in Germany," underscoring the city's commitment to remembering and honouring its Jewish history. At a price of 10 Euro, the brochure is an affordable and informative addition to any collection for those interested in the history of the Jewish community in Aschaffenburg. The ISBN for the brochure is 978-3-911702-00-3.
For those seeking to better understand the Jewish community in Aschaffenburg, this new English translation offers a valuable resource. Whether you are a visitor, a researcher, or simply an interested reader, the "Remembrance and Commemoration of the Jewish Community in Aschaffenburg" brochure is a must-read.
